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Tag Archives: Barry Trotz
Revisiting The Best 60 Minutes Of Play In Washington Capitals Franchise History
Photo: @Capitals It’s often stated but rarely realized. “This team can win if they just put together a complete 60 minutes.“ Seems simple, right? But when you scan your vast inventory of past Capitals games, how many of those games … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2018 Eastern Conference Final, 2018 ECF, Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Devante Smith-Pelly, Jon Sorensen, T.J. Oshie, Tampa Bay Lightning
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Looking At Alex Ovechkin’s Seasons Under First-Year Capitals’ Head Coaches
Photo: WaPo After the Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette to be the 19th head coach in franchise history, one of the first questions is what kind of influence he will have on captain Alex Ovechkin. NoVa Caps looks at Ovechkin’s … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Bruce Boudreau, Coach, Coaching, Dale Hunter, Glen Hanlon, Harrison Brown, Head Coach, Peter Laviolette, Stats, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals
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Accountability And The Washington Capitals
After firing head coach Todd Reirden on August 23, Washington Capitals’ general manager Brian MacLellan told the media that “we need an experienced coach, [one who will] press buttons on some players.” MacLellan thought the sense of accountability within the locker … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan, Jon Sorensen, Peter Laviolette, Todd Reirden
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Barry Trotz: “I Think It’ll Be A Hell Of A Series”
Photo: Julio Cortez/Associated Press “I think it’ll be a hell of a series,” said Trotz, who coached the Washington Capitals for four seasons before joining the New York Islanders in June 2018. “Both teams are well equipped to go at … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2018-2019 Washington Capitals, 2020 NHL Playoffs, Barry Trotz, New York Islanders
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Bench Boss Level Up: Greatest Head Coaching Upgrades in Washington Capitals History
Recently, sports media platform The Athletic released an article on the greatest upgrades in the history of each NHL team. In the case of the Washington Capitals, it was the hiring of David Poile as General Manager that made the … Continue reading →
Posted in Coach, Coaching, History, News, NHL, Washington Capitals
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Tagged Adam Oates, Barry Trotz, Bruce Boudreau, Bryan Murray, Coaching Change, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Gary Green, Glen Hanlon, Jim Schoenfeld, Ron Wilson, Washington Capitals
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Former Capitals’ Head Coach Barry Trotz On Alex Ovechkin: “He Really Bought Into The Fact That His Legacy Wouldn’t Be Defined By Everyone Else.”
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz talked to the media on a Zoom conference call on Friday afternoon. The call included Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippet and Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville. During the call, Trotz discussed … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Harrison Brown, Interview, News, NHL Pause, Washington Capitals
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Barry Trotz Reflects on Time Spent Coaching Alex Ovechkin
Former Washington Capitals bench boss and Stanley Cup champion Barry Trotz reflected on his time coaching Alex Ovechkin Thursday afternoon during an appearance on Sportsnet’s Hockey Central. Trotz was asked whether or not he enjoyed coaching superstars because his Islanders … Continue reading →
Former Capitals’ Head Coach Barry Trotz: “If I Was A Betting Man, I Would Bet On [Alex Ovechkin] Breaking That Goal-scoring Record. In My Mind, There’s No Doubt He’s Going To Do It.”
Former Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz met with the media Monday morning following the Islanders morning skate at Capital One Arena. Trotz was asked about his former captain, Alex Ovechkin, who is heading into Monday’s game against Trotz and … Continue reading →
Posted in Barry Trotz, Games, Interview, Morning Skate, News, Players, Washington Capitals
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Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Harrison Brown, Interview, Milestone, Morning Skate, New York Islanders, News, Washington Capitals
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The Washington Capitals and Defensive Woes: Is This Becoming a New Problem For the Club?
Is the Capitals blueline still a strength of the club? Continue reading →
Posted in Barry Trotz, Defense, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals
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Tagged Barry Trotz, Brooks Orpik, Defensemen, Dmitry Orlov, George Foussekis, John Carlson, Jonas Siegenthaler, Matt Niskanen, Nick Jensen, Radko Gudas, Stanley Cup, Todd Reirden
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Five Things That Must Turn Around for the Washington Capitals in 2019-20
How can the Washington Capitals make another deep run at the Stanley Cup in 2020? Continue reading →
Posted in News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
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Tagged 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Barry Trotz, Carl Hagelin, Carolina Hurricanes, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Faceoffs, Garnet Hathaway, George Foussekis, Goals, Injuries, Injury, Lars Eller, Matt Niskanen, Michal Kempny, Nick Jensen, Penalty Kill, Radko Gudas, Richard Panik, Special Teams, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, T.J. Oshie
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